Senior Project Controls Manager

Job Title : Senior Project Controls Manager

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Position Type : Full-time, Direct Hire

Salary Range : $147-193,000 + 10-15% bonus

Summary :

The Senior Project Controls Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for project controls across all business units. The Senior Manager serves as a critical link between executive leadership, operations, and field teams, ensuring alignment of project controls with business objectives, risk management, and performance optimization. This role also leads enterprise-wide initiatives, including digital transformation, predictive analytics, and cross-functional training programs.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the strategic planning and enterprise-wide implementation of project controls frameworks, tools, and KPIs.

• Oversee regional Managers, Project Controls, and ensure consistency and excellence in execution across all geographies.

• Partner with executive leadership to align project controls strategies with corporate goals, financial targets, and operational risk management.

• Drive innovation in project controls through the adoption of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics for forecasting and performance insights.

• Develop and maintain enterprise standards for WBS, cost control, scheduling, and reporting.

• Lead enterprise audits and performance reviews to assess project health and identify systemic improvements.

• Mentor and develop a pipeline of future leaders within the PCG, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless integration of project controls systems with enterprise platforms.

• Lead enterprise training programs and change management initiatives to support new tools, processes, and cultural shifts.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 10-12+ years of progressive experience in project controls or construction operations, including multi-regional leadership roles.

• Deep expertise in cost engineering, scheduling, risk management, and performance analytics.

• Strong business acumen and ability to align technical solutions with strategic goals.

• Advanced proficiency in enterprise project controls platforms (e.g., Oracle, P6, Power BI, Smartsheet, Procore) and emerging technologies.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead through influence and build consensus across diverse teams.